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I was amazed yesterday when I drop a post in respect to frank Edwards and so many comments of people asking who are the big 3 it's just like asking who are the top 3 in football for a long time now. Despite hearing the names of Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo and the prince who never became king, neymar.. even if you weren't a football fan!..

But hey, I'm here for the common man. This is my field, no need to get ashamed, just grab your popcorn, or a bowl of garri with blueberries whatever you have while I tell you for a FACT who the big 3 are in Nigeria music Entertainment industry for years now!!.

DRUMROLL PLS......


3) BURNABOY A.K.A THE AFRICAN GIANT

You can call him arrogant, nonchalant or any names you deem fit but the man has already claimed the number 3 spot for some years now. I saw a video clip some time ago when he said he wasn't proud being a Nigerian, I didn't blame him because when he started Nigerians really didn't support him that much we didn't take him serious. He struggled so much being underground for a long time until the international fans saw his talent and accept him before starting getting actual respect from Nigeria fan base. Imagine being accepted by outsiders before your own people won't that hurt? As it is right now, he's the hottest overseas among the big 3 with Grammy's but still number 3...I said what I said. His online feuds with the same people that feeds him...Dang!..I rather not delve into that. But hey burna boy worked so hard for where he is today, a legend with his own hands and that can't be taken away from him cancellation or not.


2) DAVIDO A.K.A BADDEST

Those who knows me on this forum knows I have never been partial, I say things as it is. Raw, natural, while it's hot so you can feel the taste. if the big 3 are to perform same day at my location here in the South south and it's a free pass this December I dine and wine with OBO not because he's my favourite but the personality the vibes..his songs are so African like for someone born in overseas. He's the king of afrobeats in Nigeria hands down, hits uphon hits, catchy lyrics not all those party jam noise from those Fuji musicians... I'm talking about steady afrobeats with flavors. DAVIDO got no Grammy yet but man don try.. before FIFA called him to feature in the last world cup theme song they needed that AFRICAN SAUCE.



1) WIZKID A.K.A BIG BIRD

I know some of you might hate this, even I myself hate it but my people say " who don big, don big" nothing you can do to change it. STAR BOY has been number 1 for years now and he still remains number one in the whole of African. Not necessarily because of his musics, man hasn't dropped any hit songs since they killed gadanfi but there's just this level of grace, Aura, self reliant a man can have that he would be so much valuable without doing a thing, saying a thing and still be relevant for years. I tell my guys whenever we banter even though we are grown adults that WizKid SUPERSTAR ALBUM was the foundation that made him who he is today and he should be forever grateful to banky w and squash any beef. Although he had some major hits when he left eme but that album crest his name in the world as it is today. And the personality of being unavailable, hardly seen, using absence to increase respect filled in the 10% for what he is today. I know you might argue but wizkid is the number 1. Is it fan base? Is it style? Doesn't force it just like Roger Federer just generally liked.. doesn't need to do much. Once he drops a song or album you'd see someone just approach you like " you don hear that WizKid new song ' since it's WizKid you have go ahead and stream. That's greatness on another level, a blessing only few attains.


Add-on : I saw sometime there was a particular gen z musician who blew 2 years ago claiming big 4 or big all..no kid, you still got years to compete with your peers, and future upcomings. You might be relevant right now but there's differences between being a legend and having one hit song..so pls calm down. give yourself time with much consistency, you still got about 10years more..

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King0G pro music Analyst......

These big tree nah gospel artist?

Frank Edward no dey do the same genre of music with them..

Ayam not understanding...

T0BY:
These big tree nah gospel artist?

Frank Edward no dey do the same genre of music with them..

Ayam not understanding...

I think what he meant in the other thread was frank Edwards is the only gospel artist that can compete with the big 3 even though they do secular

I see. But I thought the big 3 was suppose to be gospel artist accordingly. Anyways, that's his opinion.

bridget4Christ:
I think what he meant in the other thread was frank Edwards is the only gospel artist that can compete with the big 3 even though they do secular

bridget4Christ:
I think what he meant in the other thread was frank Edwards is the only gospel artist that can compete with the big 3 even though they do secular

Frank Edwards no reach Olamide

Nigerians don't love good songs...

Give me joeboy's songs over these nighas anytime anyday.

OBO for a reason.

The “Big 3” debate will always come down to perspective, and for me, Davido stands out, not because of hype or fan wars, but because of impact and connection. His music cuts across regions, age groups, and social classes. Whether it’s a club, a wedding, a street corner, or a stadium, Davido’s songs consistently bring energy and unity.

Beyond the hits, there’s also the personality, accessible, relatable, and unapologetically African. You don’t have to overanalyze his catalogue; the numbers, the consistency, and the reception speak for themselves. No Grammy yet, yes but influence and relevance within Nigeria and Africa remain undeniable.

Respect to Burna Boy for global dominance and Wizkid for longevity and aura, legends in their own right. But when it comes to what I enjoy and what moves the people around me, Davido’s music does it effortlessly.

That’s my take. No hate, just preference.

My problem here is, who carries your post to the front page? that mod needs to be banned like f*** this absolutely crap.
So where is rema

They are all good in their respective roles, let’s celebrate them together

Because you people have never heard of 2face before

Sincerely,Rema overrated himself into big 4.
For someone Donjazzy said they spent 4 million dollars to promote his music globally and still don't have catalogue depth

Big 3 and burna is third?

You no try oooo

thesicilian:
Because you people have never heard of 2face before

And you don't know 2face has since become obsolete (YESTERYEARS HIT-MAN)

In your marking grade, Micheal Jackson is still the biggest singer now, since, he once ruled the world of music.

....and more reason baba resulted to social media drama on romantic and relationship/ marriage lately, doing this in order not be totally FORGOTTEN
....... always come online to criticize, conderm and attack, just to proof a point.

Where is Tope alabi.....
Mteeeeew. Which big 3

And more over, I felt the original poster want to payed by wizkid, if not why taking wizkid to first wicked is fought on this list. Because I believe olamide Badoo and rema are far better than wizkid, even burnaboy is better than wizkid

Sonnobax15:

Nigerians don't love good songs...

Give me joeboy's songs over these nighas anytime anyday.

u most b a lover boy e clear

Wrong!

Where is Rugged Man?

Fiscus105:
And you don't know 2face has since become obsolete

In your grade Micheal Jackson is still one of biggest singer now, since he once ruled the world of music.


....... always come online to criticize, conderm and attack.

"Once ruled"? Even in death he remains bigger than everyone alive

Lols
The OP has come to clarify himself.

Indeed, these are the Big 3 in the Naija music Industry.

You are still living in 2020. Burna boy has since eclipsed Wizkid and Davido by every account of been "big" in music. He has sold more records, has more streams, worn more awards, performed in places that no other African artists has, has released 3 of the greatest afrobeats albums of all time and is more relevant on the global stage. Burna boy is sitting comfortably at the top of the African music industry, and if you think otherwise go and see a doctor.

I thought burna boy has been cancelled?

Davido is actually the 001

Shedrack777:
And more over, I felt the original poster want to payed by wizkid, if not why taking wizkid to first wicked is fought on this list. Because I believe olamide Badoo and rema are far better than wizkid, even burnaboy is better than wizkid

Nah
Wizkid is Number 1 of the Big three.

He is the one of the Nigerian Artiste that Blew at a Young Age.
Thus paving way for the likes of Tekno, Lil Kesh, Kizz Daniel and others.

Also he is the First Artiste that Truly went International
When he got featured by Drake, Beyonce, Tinie Tempah.🙂

B4 Wizkid, no American Star had featured a Naija artiste in a song.😕

Fiscus105:
And you don't know 2face has since become obsolete

In your grade Micheal Jackson is still one of biggest singer now, since he once ruled the world of music.


....... always come online to criticize, conderm and attack.

Michael Jackson was exceptional, even in death he still makes more money than most musicians alive!

The strangest fact is Kiss Daniel has better delivery than all these 3 guys. Nigerian music industry is very strange

jaxxy:
I thought burna boy has been cancelled?

Pride and arrogance has almost killed his career

These big(3) are retired though, just living with the name, they really made a mark sha.

I really love the way naija music is evolving. Recently we don't hear too much native language lyrics, its now English, pidgin and slangs. Its nice hearing this version.

By the way, the most talented musicians to have ever graced the music industry is blackface, faze and tuface. These guys coordinated music with uniqness.

bridget4Christ:
I think what he meant in the other thread was frank Edwards is the only gospel artist that can compete with the big 3 even though they do secular

What is gospel in Frank Edward songs? Haven't they started playing them strippers club?

dibunotion:
Sincerely,Rema overrated himself into big 4.
For someone Donjazzy said they spent 4 million dollars to promote his music globally and still don't have catalogue depth

Rema music no join. Don jazzy just be him backup. I can't listen to Rema music Na mumu music

BItt:
The strangest fact is Kiss Daniel has better delivery than all these 3 guys. Nigerian music industry is very strange

I seriously doubt if Kiss Daniel will still be a happening artiste in the next 2 years

iconicceo:
Oga… Rearrange this list

1. Burna… Big7 💪🏿
2. Big Wiz… Big bird 🦅
3. David… Osakpolor

Hahahha if David catch you with that name you call am 😂😂😂